Just thought I would introduce myself. I am Helen from Birmingham and I recently suffered a traumatic head injury which resulted in an incidental finding of a 7.8mm left PCOM aneurysm. I am now on the waiting list for surgery.
This is all new to me so thought I would join a community where hopefully I can meet and chat to others. 😀
Hi Helen, welcome to this fantastic forum , sorry to hear about your injury!! I'm on this forum as my son had an accident 2 yrs ago and was flown to QE, in ICU in coma for a week then another 3 weeks in hospital , he's slowly on the mend, but living with a TBI is lonely at times, hope you have your surgery soon. This is a great community as you're not alone. Sarah xx
Hello Helen and welcome. Headway has been my safe space for over 10 years since a ruptured aneurism in Dec 2011. It's a place where we talk with likeminded folk who really 'get' the issues associated with brain injury.
My brilliant family are patient and understanding but I know it's human nature for them to just want their mum back in one piece and functioning ok, so I try to keep a positive slant on things. But this forum has been a constant source of reassurance over the years ; it's the one place we can share concerns, frustrations, everyday events (and occasional silliness) without judgement or raised eyebrows !
There's mutual respect and affection here and I hope you'll feel the camaraderie as you get to know us a little more. I hope you'll feel supported here and able to share your story with folk who identify with your issues. See you again soon...
Cat x
Hello, nice to meet you. 29 year veteran of TBI here. The forum is a great place to ask questions, vent, or just to simply fit in. Make yourself at home!
Andy
welcome!!! Re guard this as the reforming funny-farm??!! I can say that because have been in it for a while now, many frustrations are eased with a silly grin to spite the injury?!! Deep long sighs aid too!! Others may tell y otherwise, it’s saved my one working neuron from giving up many times!! Hope y find the support y need here! Or failing that just come and rant!! We all do it occasionally so feel free!! Take care and hope it all gets sorted soon
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My daughter got a sunflower lanyard and that can help in some places. Maybe look into applying g for PIP if it’s affecting your day to day life.
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